Project Engineer (6 month contract role)

Project Engineer – Bulk Earthworks

Orange, NSW | 6 Month Contract | 8:6 Roster | FIFO / DIDO

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer with a strong background in bulk earthworks delivery across mining and civil infrastructure projects for a 3-6 month contract.

This role is suited to engineers who take full ownership of earthworks packages — from planning and sequencing through to production, cost control, forecasting, and delivery outcomes. We are specifically looking for individuals with proven experience managing high-volume earthworks scopes, not engineers operating purely in coordination or support capacities.

The Opportunity

You will play a key role in the successful delivery of major bulk earthworks packages on a large-scale project based in Orange, NSW. The position offers genuine responsibility and autonomy, working within a structured project environment alongside an experienced delivery team.

Typical scopes include:

• Bulk earthworks and mass haul operations
• Cut/fill and haul road construction
• Ground stabilisation works
• Mining infrastructure and site development
• TSF and dam lift construction

Roster & Travel

• 8:6 FIFO/DIDO roster
• FIFO options available from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide
• Initial 3–6 month contract with potential extension

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the end-to-end engineering and delivery performance of assigned earthworks packages, including:

• Managing bulk earthworks production, sequencing, and methodology
• Developing and driving 4-week lookahead programs
• Monitoring cost performance, forecasting, and reporting
• Tracking quantities, productivity rates, and cost versus budget
• Preparing accurate monthly forecasts aligned to project progress
• Leading and mentoring Site Engineers
• Developing practical work packs and construction methodologies
• Managing QA/QC compliance and technical documentation
• Liaising with client representatives and project stakeholders

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong operational and commercial capability across large-scale earthworks projects.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience delivering bulk earthworks packages on mining or civil projects valued at $20M+
• Strong understanding of earthworks production, sequencing, and haul road/access road construction
• Demonstrated capability in cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Experience managing lookahead planning and short-term programming
• Leadership experience managing Site Engineers or junior engineering teams
• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• Advanced Excel skills for cost tracking and forecasting
• Experience using MS Project and/or Primavera P6
• Full Australian working rights

Highly Regarded

• TSF or dam construction experience
• Mining or remote project exposure
• Contractor-side experience on large earthworks projects

What’s on Offer

• Competitive day rates based on experience
• Opportunity to work on a major earthworks project with a strong delivery team
• Genuine ownership and accountability across key project packages
• Structured project environment with clear leadership and planning systems
• Potential ongoing opportunities with a contractor securing major civil and mining works nationally

If you are an experienced bulk earthworks Project Engineer with a strong delivery mindset and the ability to drive production, planning, and commercial outcomes, we would like to hear from you.